Karlovy Vary International Film Festival Announces 2026 Competition and Jury Lineups for 60th Edition
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The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (July 3-11, 2026) has announced its competition and jury lineups for both the Crystal Globe and Proxima competitions. The festival, led by artistic director Karel Och and chairman Kryštof Mucha, remains financially stable unlike other major festivals facing challenges. Forty films are featured in the main program, with the Eastern European festival positioned between Cannes and Venice in the festival calendar.
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· 3 pulledThe festival is the country's main summer event, attracting many sponsors, patrons, and attendees.
The Eastern European festival falls between Cannes and Venice, and programs some films in its Crystal Globe Competition that did not make...
The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (July 3-11) boasts not one but two competitions, the Crystal Globe and Proxima.
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